The Evidences of the Christian Religion: To which are Added Several Discourses Against Atheism and Infidelity, and in Defence of the Christian RevelationC. Whittingham, 1819 - 264 pages |
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... observation of his reasonings and inferences is the only safe guide for the right understanding of him , un- der the Spirit of God , that directed these Sa- cred Writings " . ' And the death of this great man was agree- able to his life ...
... observation of his reasonings and inferences is the only safe guide for the right understanding of him , un- der the Spirit of God , that directed these Sa- cred Writings " . ' And the death of this great man was agree- able to his life ...
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... observe , that the ordi- nary practice of magic in those times , with the many pretended prodigies , divinations , apparitions , and local miracles among the heathens , made them less attentive to such news from Judea , till they had ...
... observe , that the ordi- nary practice of magic in those times , with the many pretended prodigies , divinations , apparitions , and local miracles among the heathens , made them less attentive to such news from Judea , till they had ...
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... observe , that a native of Trallium , which was not situate at so great a distance from Palestine , might very probably be informed of such remarkable events as had passed among the Jews , in the age immediately pre- ceding his own ...
... observe , that a native of Trallium , which was not situate at so great a distance from Palestine , might very probably be informed of such remarkable events as had passed among the Jews , in the age immediately pre- ceding his own ...
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... observe , that all the favourers of magic were the most professed and bitter enemies to the Christian Religion . Not to mention Simon Magus , and many others , I shall only take notice of those two great persecutors of Chris- tianity ...
... observe , that all the favourers of magic were the most professed and bitter enemies to the Christian Religion . Not to mention Simon Magus , and many others , I shall only take notice of those two great persecutors of Chris- tianity ...
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... observe , that there was not only in those times this religious conversation among private Christians , but a constant correspondence between the churches that were established by the Apostles , or their successors , in the several ...
... observe , that there was not only in those times this religious conversation among private Christians , but a constant correspondence between the churches that were established by the Apostles , or their successors , in the several ...
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Page 50 - Whosoever . therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny Me before men, him will I also deny before My Father which is in heaven.
Page 222 - I have set the LORD always before me : because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth : my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell ; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life : in thy presence is fulness of joy ; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Page 85 - I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell ; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell : God knoweth ;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. And I knew such a man, (whether in the body or out of the body, I cannot tell : God knoweth ;) how that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
Page 83 - Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not ; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight. How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which is a worm?
Page 158 - Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; And the heavens are the works of thine hands: They shall perish; but thou remainest; And they all shall wax old as doth a garment; And as a vesture shall thou fold them up, And they shall be changed: But thou art the same, And thy years shall not fail.
Page 130 - Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For thou, O Lord ! art with me still ; Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade.
Page 64 - When you glorify the Lord, exalt Him as much as you can ; for even yet will He far exceed. And when you exalt Him put forth all your strength, and be not weary; for you can never go far enough.
Page xv - Let him study the Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament. Therein are contained the words of eternal life. It has God for its Author ; salvation for its end ; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter.
Page 73 - Behold, I go forward, but he is not there ; and backward, but I cannot perceive him : on the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him : he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him : but he knoweth the way that I take : when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Page 71 - ... substance of every being, whether material or immaterial, and as intimately present to it as that being is to itself. It would be an imperfection in him...